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Nurse Practitioner
Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Herston
This role delivers advanced nursing care within the Emergency and Trauma Centre at RBWH, using expanded skills in assessment, care planning, clinical decision making, and evaluation. Working collaboratively with the interprofessional team, the position supports improved patient outcomes and leads nurse led models of care with flexibility and responsiveness to service needs. The role also provides specialised care for patients presenting to the Metro North Sexual Assault Response Team, including conducting forensic examinations within the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner scope of practice.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 8 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/RBH684348 |
| Closing date | 16-Jun-2026 |
| Job duration | up to 12 months |
| Contact person | Allan Rowe |
| Contact details | 07 3646 7003 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
The purpose of this role is to provide nursing care at an advanced scope of clinical practice including expanded skills and knowledge in assessment, care planning and implementation, diagnoses, and evaluation of nursing care for a cohort of consumer/patients in the specialty area of the Emergency and Trauma Centre (ETC), Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital (RBWH). This role works collaboratively with the interprofessional team and contributes to enhanced consumer/patient outcomes by actively leading and supporting existing and emerging nurse-led models of care whilst maintaining flexibility and responsiveness to the needs of the health service and consumer populations.
Additionally, this role will be required to provide care to patients presenting to the Metro North Sexual Assault Response Team following a sexual assault, including the provision of forensic examinations as defined by the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Scope of Practice.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
- Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in accordance with Schedule 2, Nurses and Midwives (Queensland Health Award) (2015) - Generic Level Statements (GLS) Nurse Grade 8 and the Queensland Health and Metro North Health's commitments and values, in achievement of the organisational goals and Domains of Practice.
- Demonstrate autonomy, accountability, and competence for expanded practice in providing client-focused care within a nursing model including advanced health assessment of consumer's/patient's clinical condition, development, and implementation of appropriately documented management plan.
- Provide specialist nursing interventions that demonstrate an expanded level of nursing knowledge and skills in the practice area of Emergency and Trauma Centre, and Sexual Assault Examination.
- Provide advanced clinical support and leadership through evidence-based practice and professional development, service planning and delivery, and quality initiatives.
Benefits when working for us
- Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
- Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging
Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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